Showing posts with label Henry Godwinn. Show all posts
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Monday, November 6, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 6, 1995

Dok Hendrix replaces Jerry "The King" Lawler on commentary this week.

The British Bulldog beats Marty Jannetty. During the match, Clarence Mason announces that thanks to his review of the current situation with The British Bulldog, The Bulldog will face whoever the current WWF Champion is at the time for the title at In Your House on December 17th.

"Bill Clinton" sings the praises of the World Wrestling Federation, calling them "America's best exports" as he announces that he will be at Survivor Series.

Dok Hendrix interviews Jim Cornette and The British Bulldog. Cornette says Bulldog will meet the winner of the WWF Championship match at Survivor Series at In Your House. As for the wild card Survior Series match, Cornette says that Bulldog "will make Syracuse look like a walk in the park" if "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels double-crosses him.

Barry Horowitz, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Hakushi talk in the locker room.

It is official: Bam Bam Bigelow will face Goldust at Survivor Series after the challenge Bigelow issued this past weekend on Superstars.

Henry Godwinn beats Terry Richards. After the match, Godwinn is attacked from behind by Hunter Hurst Helmsley, who puts him in the Pedigree outside of the ring. Helmsley then puts on gloves and dumps Godwinn's own slop onto the back of Godwinn's head. It is announced that Helmsley will face Godwinn next week.

The Undertaker and King Mabel will be facing each other in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series match, as The Dark Side (The Undertaker, Fatu, Henry Godwinn, Savio Vega) takes on The Royals (King Mabel, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Isaac Yankem D.D.S).

Paul Bearer says that Survivor Series is an appropriate time for The Undertaker to come back, as The Undertakes says that no royal will survive him or Survivor Series, and that they will rest in peace. This whole time, The Undertaker's face is carefully shielded from view.

Diesel tells Bret "The Hit Man" the third time will be the last now that the match is no-disqualification and no time limit, and that he doesn't like Hart's odds.

Barry Didindsky advertises a set of 1000 Madd Capps for $21 plus $3.95 shipping and handling, and two Slammers come with this deal - with every Madd Capps selling at two cents apiece - absolutely free.

Ahmed Johnson makes his Raw debut next week. Also, Razor Ramon talks about his coming Intercontinental Championship defense on Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Hotline.

Kama beats Tony Roy. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels via telephone. Michaels says he's back and better than ever, even if he's a little disoriented. He's thrilled to have Ahmed Johnson in his corner, but hopes he can trust him. As for Sycho Sid, he knows he can't trust him at all. Nevertheless, he plans to take the odds that are against him and knock them down at Survivor Series. He also has no way of knowing who will win the WWF Championship that night.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Sycho Sid next week. Not only is The 1-2-3 Kid the special guest referee, but the title can change hands by count-out or disqualificaton!

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) advertise Karate Fighters.

Jerry "The King" Lawler and Isaac Yankem D.D.S. beat Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Hakushi by disqualification when Lawler tries to break Bret Hart's Sharpshooter on Yankem with a chair behind the ref's back, only for the ref to turn around when the chair is in Barry Horowitz' hands. Despite Horowitz' explanation of what happened, the referee's decision is final.

The WWF World Tour de Force hits Columbus, Ohio; Uniondale, New York; Worcester, Massachusetts and East Rutherford, New Jersey before Survivor Series.

Next week: A special interview with Diesel and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart!

Monday, August 14, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 14, 1995

Jerry "The King" Lawler is surprised Shawn Michaels is back, but says Michaels may be one well-placed blow away from the end of his career.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase replaces Jerry "The King" Lawler on commentary this week.

Waylon Mercy beats Doink with a sleeper hold as the crowd chants "Kill the clown."

We get our first look at Goldust. His clothes and face are gold, and he stands in the middle of Hollywood as he talks about the city. He says the difference between him and the stars of yesterday is that they spent years learning to be actors while he was born to a star. He plans to bring his theatrical prowess to WWF, take the WWF Championship from Diesel and make the biggest Hollywood debut anyone has ever seen.

As "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase talks about Henry Godwinn, Godwinn shows up and confronts him. DiBiase tries to talk it out with him, but Godwinn tells him to get on his knees before he tosses the bucket of slop at him. DiBiase gets down on both knees, then Godwinn tells him to squeal like a pig. DiBiase tries to talk his way out of this, but he gets slop tossed all over him for his efforts.

Dok Hendrix replaces "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase on commentary after the break.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Bill Garrett and Cody Wade.

School is back in session with Dean Douglas, and this time around he talks about execution as he grades Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.

Vince McMahon interviews Shawn Michaels, who is backstage. The Heartbreak Kid tells Jerry "The King" Lawler he should be more concerned about his own well-being tonight, especially when Michaels himself has recovered from what happened to him at King Mabel's hands last week.

The Undertaker faces Tatanka next week on Raw.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Jeff Hardy. It is announced that after next week's Raw, Vince McMahon will be on America On-Line.

Barry Horowitz will face Skip for a third time at SummerSlam. Also at SummerSlam, The 1-2-3 Kid will take on Hakushi.

Henry Godwinn quickly beats Russ Greenberg. After the match, Godwinn dumps slop on him from the apron. On his way out, he says "See what you started, DiBiase?"

Jerry "The King" Lawler and Isaac Yankem spend more time in the office with some of Yankem's aggressive style of dentistry as Lawler tells Yankem to spare Bret "The Hit Man" the mercy of novocaine at SummerSlam.

Barry Didinsky advertises Mat Caps as The 1-2-3 Kid and Savio Vega have a quick game. This time, he hawks an uncut sheet worth $19 plus $3.95 shipping and handling. It comes with a free 3-month subscrption and a gold Mat Caps Slammer.

Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels ends when Sycho Sid tries to interfere by hitting Michaels with the Intercontinental title. Sid gets the upper hand until Razor Ramon shows up and attacks him. Lawler keeps Razor from hitting the Razor's Edge on Sid, and Lawler and Sid escape. As HBK tries to get up with the title, Razor Ramon grabs it at the same time and is able to pull it away from him. Razor drops the title on Michaels' feet.

After the break, Diesel is seen in the ring, keeping Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon from attacking each other.

Monday, July 10, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 10, 1995

Sycho Sid tells Diesel that he'll tell him why he's not afraid of a Lumberjack Match later in the show.

The Roadie beats Jerry Flynn.

We see a brief recap of "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's breaking into the music business since his WWF debut. along with an airing of the music video for With My Baby Tonight.

The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog) finally have Tatanka where they want him: away from a 2-on-1 situation where the numbers are in his favor and into a much more fair 2-on-2 tag team match. They plan to become the new WWF Tag Team Champions.

Barry Didinsky advertises the Razor Ramon all-over T-shirt, only $20 plus shipping and handling.

Savio Vega beats Mike Khoury with an unconventional pin.

Yesterday, the 1995 Special Olympic World Games at New Haven, Connecticut came to an end, but not before the WWF Superstars had a good time along with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Special Olympics Chairman Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. and Miss USA Shina Mochler.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sycho Sid inside the ring. DiBiase assures everyone that Sid is not a coward, and that everyone will find out at In Your House that he is the master and ruler of the world. DiBiase also says that they are bringing the best lumberjacks money can buy: Irwin R. Schyster, Tatanka, Henry Godwinn, Eli Blu, Jacob Blu, Jean-Pierre LaFitte, Mantaur, Skip, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, King Mable, Sir Mo, Kama, "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray, and Rad Radford. DiBiase says that in less than two weeks, there is no escape for Diesel, and that Sycho Sid will become the next WWF Champion.

WWF Raw is now available on Sega 32X!

Barry Horowitz' win over Skip on yesterday's Action Zone is replayed.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Matt Hardy.

At In Your House, Razor Ramon and Savio Vega will take on Men on a Mission (King Mabel and Sir Mo), while Bam Bam Bigelow takes on Henry Godwinn.

Option 5 on the WWF Superstars Hotline is the Superstar Challenge game, and Shawn Michaels is waiting for your challenge! Can you beat Shawn Michaels and maybe win a prize?

The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog) beat Henry Godwinn and Tatanka.

Next week: Owen Hart and Yokozuna! A special interview with Diesel! Jean-Pierre LaFitte! Shawn Michaels takes on Irwin R. Schyster!

We meet Jerry "The King" Lawler and Isaac Yankem, D.D.S. in the latter's office as Lawler talks about Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. They don't take too kindly to the fact that Yankem's latest patient is a fan of Bret Hart.

Monday, July 3, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 3, 1995

Sycho Sid says Bam Bam Bigelow is a slow learner and will earn his PhD. in pain, but Bam Bam Bigelow says he's gonna set Sid on fire.

Jerry "The King" Lawler is back on commentary.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Mike Bell.

Ten lumberjacks have been confirmed for the WWF Championship Lumberjack Match at In Your House. Sid's side consists of Irwin R. Schyster, Kama, Eli Blu, Jacob Blu, and King Mabel. Diesel's side consists of Adam Bomb, Razor Ramon, Savio Vega, Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn.

Last week after Raw went off the air, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Shawn Michaels went at it after Jarrett wanted to defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Michaels, and Michaels took him and The Roadie again. Now that match is official for In Your House. The 1-2-3 Kid will also be taking on The Roadie.

Owen Hart and Yokozuna will be defending the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog) at In Your House.

The music video for "With My Baby Tonight" by "Double J" Jeff Jarrett is re-aired.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats The Brooklyn Brawler. During the match, it is mentioned that on the Superstar line that "The Million Dollar Man" has been trying to buy lumberjacks for Sid's side at In Your House, and that the WWF Superstar Hotline has info on who he's trying to recruit, which also involves some old friends.

The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog) take on Tatanka and King Kong Bundy next week on Raw.

Henry O. Godwinn beats Barry Horowitz.

Barry Didinsky advertises the Bam Bam Bigelow, the Shawn Michels all-over shirt and the Adam Bomb shirt. The Bam Bam Bigelow shirt is $20 plus shipping and handling, and one size fits all. The Adam Bomb shirt comes with a free Adam Bomb blimp.

Before the next match, it is discovered that Henry Godwinn is still at ringside as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sycho Sid make their entrance. After the break, Henry Godwinn keeps Bam Bam Bigelow from entering the ring. This starts a brawl between Bigelow and Godwinn that officials have to break up.

Sycho Sid beats Bam Bam Bigelow when Henry Godwinn knocks Bigelow off the top rope as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase distracts the referee. After the match, Sycho Sid hits Bigelow with a power bomb, then DiBiase and Godwinn join Sid in the ring as the crowd chants for Diesel.

This past weekend, WWF Superstars were at the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut.

Waylon Mercy beats Jeff Hardy with a sleepeer hold. During the match, it is announced that Henry Godwinn will take King Kong Bundy's place in next week's tag team match agains The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog).

We finally see Dr. Isaac Yankem, DDS as Jerry "The King" Lawler sits in his office telling people about him.

Next week: Savio Vega! The Roadie!

Monday, April 17, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 17, 1995

Jerry "The King" Lawler is on commentary again this week.

Jean-Pierre LaFitte beats Duke "The Dumpster" Droese in his debut match.

Bob Backlund says he plans to pend spring break on the beach in his usual suit and bowtie, trying to spread the importance of knowledge even as the cameraman keeps focusing on the lovely ladies.

Doink beats Roy Raymond.

Totally live on May 14th is WWF In Your House, which costs $14.95 - less than half the cost of a trip to the movies for a family of four. Sycho Sid vs. Diesel for the WWF Championship - assuming Diesel is still champion - is the first official match for the event. Details of the house for the In Your House contest are revealed: the house is in an exclusive neighborhood in Orlando, has three bedrooms, is near a golf course, has a swimming pool and also has a two-car garage.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Yokozuna retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly.

On the WWF Hotline: Jim Ross interviews Alundra Blayze. Also, the new Superstar interactive game!

The Undertaker says: don't drink and drive.

Henry Godwinn beats Rich Myers. During the match, Cornfed from the USA original series Duckman is on the phone.

Next week on Raw: Bertha Faye, the woman who attacked Alundra Blayze last week, is in action! Also, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Diesel for the WWF Championship!

Monday, March 20, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 20, 1995

Razor Ramon beats Henry Godwinn. During the match, it is announced that Jim Ross' personal observation of Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's preparation for WrestleMania 11 is on Option 6 of the WWF Hotline. Also, The Roadie shows up and watches from the entrance ramp, temporarily distracting Razor Ramon and leaving when Godwinn gets a cheap shot on him...only to run into a kick from The 1-2-3 Kid. Henry Godwinn is standing on the rope, distracted by The 1-2-3 Kid, allowing Razor Ramon to hit the Razor's Edge for the win.

After the match, Vince McMahon interviews Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid outside of the ring. Razor is none too thrilled that Bob Backlund put himself in the running for the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday, and that WWF President Jack Tunney, saying that the title is his.

Lex Luger battles Tatanka in a steel cage, Bam Bam Bigelow faces Sione and we hear from Diesel on Sunday Night Slam, this Sunday night on USA!

Steve McMichael guests on commentary for the next match, filling in for Jim Cornette.

King Kong Bundy beats Raven Clark and Adam Croones in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Kama shows up and tells Steve McMichael to go back to the football field, and that he will beat him like the dog that he is as WrestleMania 11 Kama gets more aggressive, and it eventually gets physical when McMichael pushes Kama. Officials, Vince McMahon, and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase all have to hold both men back when they get into a brawl.

Shawn Michaels call Diesel and Vince McMahon "a couple of suck-ups," and says that he and Sycho Sid will be in the building when Diesel speaks.

Paul Bearer tells King Kong Bundy and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase will have their death certificates signed at WrestleMania 11. The Undertaker says that the urn's power only sends King Kong Bundy further to his own demise, and that he will take the urn back and keep Bundy's soul inside.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray). During the match, it is announced that the Home Shopping Network will be selling official WrestleMania 11 merchandise at 8:30 PM Eastern/7:30 PM Central, just prior to next week's Raw.

Last night, WWF Superstars teamed up with the Robin Hood Foundation and the Magic Johnson Foundation to Fight AIDS in a benefit dinner and auction to raise funds to educate the underserved about HIV and AIDS. Pat Riley, Bret Hart, The 1-2-3 Kid, Patrick Ewing, Lawrence "L.T." Taylor and Razor Ramon (who bid $21,000 for tickets to next year's NBA All-Star Weekend) were just some of the guests that were there, as over half a million dollars were raised.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart finally settle the score in a No Holds Barred match next week on Raw!

We hear comments from Tatanka and Lex Luger prior to their Sunday Night Slam steel cage match.

Monday, February 6, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 6, 1995

The Million Dollar Corporation (Irwin R. Schyster, Tatanka, King Kong Bundy) beat Lex Luger and Men on an Mission (Mabel and Mo) after Tatanka hits a DDT on Luger behind the referee's back.

Bobby Cupo, representing Lawrence "L.T." Taylor, says that Taylor did not mean to disrespect Bam Bam Bigelow, and that while Taylor does not wish to become a professional wrestler, his team will seek legal remedy if Bigelow continues to smear his good name.

Man Mountain Rock beats Charlie Hunter.

Vince McMahon interviewed Diesel earlier today. He considers Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart good wrestlers, and while he thinks Bret is a little stronger, he considers Owen more tenacious. Diesel reveals he has had nine operations on his leg through his life, but somehow he has always prevailed. As for Shawn Michaels, he doesn't know what his problem is, but he wants a piece of him. He does admit Michaels "has it all." As for being a role model, he admits the workload of being a good role model is staggering and that he's barely had time for himself, but admits that he enjoys it. On his match against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett for the WWF Championship in two weeks' time, Diesel says he won't let Jeff Jarrett ends his championship reign right then and there.

Shawn Michaels announces that he will reveal his new bodyguard in two weeks, on February 20th.

Next week, Raw will be pre-empted by the Westminster Dog Show.

Mantaur beats Leroy Howard.

The WWF is coming to you...In High Gear! (Some of the live events are re-scheduled due to the inclement winter weather in the Northeast.)

Razor Ramon beats Frankie Lancaster.

Henry Godwinn beats Bill Weaver.

In two weeks: Bam Bam Bigelow's suspension is lifted!

Shawn Michaels announces that he can no longer sit on commentary as he considers himself too hot and too big a target now that he has won the Royal Rumble match.

Monday, December 26, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 26, 1994

Shawn Micheals guests on commentary next week.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase plans to give The British Bulldog a Christmas gift in the form of his Million Dollar Corporation giving him a beating.

Tatanka vs. The British Bulldog ends in a double disqualification after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase grabs The Bulldog's leg and pulls him out of the ring. This gets the attention of Lex Luger, who shows up and argues with DiBiase. Tatanka goes after Luger, but Luger fights Tatanka, and Bam Bam Bigelow gets in the ring soon afterwards. Lex Luger and British Bulldog soon clean house.

Mo, Mabel, The British Bulldog, The 1-2-3 Kid, Bob "Spark Plug" Holly and Shawn Micheals are officially in the Royal Rumble match. Michaels says that when he's the last man standing in the Rumble, people aren't going to like him, they're going to love him. Todd Pettengill then makes fun of the fact that the crowd is chanting for Diesel, and Michaels says there'll be none of that after the Rumble.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is at home, having enjoyed Christmas with his family for the first time in ten years. He plans to prove he's the still the best there was, the best there is and the best there will ever will be at Royal Rumble, and says he will deal with his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart when the time comes. He is also glad to have a title shot against Diesel, and that Diesel won't be hiding behind the title.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, while The Undertaker battles Irwin R. Schyster - both at Royal Rumble.

Henry Godwinn beats Mike Khoury in his Raw debut.

We get our first glimpse of Hakushi on Raw.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is Diesel, whom "The King" Jerry Lawler tries to shake the hand of in congratulations. Diesel obliges by nearly crushing his hand, and Lawler says he hopes Bob Backlund would get the Crossface Chicken Wing on him, and that Shawn Michaels not only brought him into the WWF and made him into the only man to hold the tag team, Intercontinental and WWF titles all in their first year, but also told Backlund everything there is to know about him. He also says he hopes Diesel wishes he never gave Bret "The Hit Man" Hart a title shot, and that the Sharpshooter will get him if the Crossface Chicken Wing. Lawler then wishes Hart and Diesel eliminate each other and that he never asked him to guest on the show, but Diesel grabs the microphone and says he wishes Lawler would shut his mouth. He then takes Lawler's crown off of his head, and when Lawler reaches for it, Diesel tosses him out of the ring.



The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey beat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) to advance into the semi-finals of the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and Owen Hart take on The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) in the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament this weekend on Superstars.

Howard Finkel says he enjoyed being part of The Bushwhackers' (Butch and Luke) victory celebration last week, and apologizes to Harvey Wippleman for pulling his pants down when he kept him from interfering in the match.

Kwang beats Rich Myers.

Boxer Vinny Pazienza says he's taking down Roberto Duran on January 14th, and soon after, he'll take down Shawn Michaels for betting on Duran.

Kama the Supreme Fighting Machine is coming to the WWF.

Stephanie Wiand interviews "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who has just found out that Lex Luger and The British Bulldog have just challenged Tatanka and Bam Bam Bigelow. An angry DiBiase tells Luger and Bulldog they have a match, which is made official for next week.

The Undertaker beats The Brooklyn Brawler in his first appearance on Raw since his SummerSlam return. It is announced that The Undertaker will be on Shawn Michaels' Heartbreak Hotel this coming weekend on Superstars. After the match, Irwin R. Schyster shows up with two of his own Druids.